By James M Dorsey Europe is likely to shoulder the brunt of the fallout of a rapidly escalating crisis over Ukraine. Middle Eastern states could prove to be a close second. That is no truer than for Turkey and Israel, whose management of the Ukraine crisis could determine their ability to protect perceived core national […]
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Open, integrated, modular architecture crushes the complexity of multi-faceted digital ecosystems to easily deliver next-gen digital services and extraordinary customer experiences DENVER, US – News Direct – 24 February 2022 – The digital future is here and 5G is reinventing the way digital services are created, delivered and consumed. Imagination and a trusted communications service provider (CSP) are all that stand in the way of the next […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 23 February 2022 – The “Corporate Project” jointly organised by Mead Johnson Nutrition Hong Kong (“Mead Johnson”) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (“HKUST”) Business School was successfully completed on January 20, 2022. Five student consultants worked in a team to develop a brand-new business proposal that allowed them to apply concepts, knowledge, skills, and methodologies learned […]
Zurich Hong Kong is committed to sustainability and integrates ESG into its product development strategy Its newest Investment-Linked Assurance Scheme has the highest number of ESG investment choices, with 19 ESG investment choices available, as compared to other similar products offered in the market1 Zurich Hong Kong won “Best-in-Class in Investment-linked Assurance Scheme (ILAS)” and “Responsible Insurer Award – Outstanding Responsible Insurer” and the Zurich Insurance Group […]
James M Dorsey Europe is likely to shoulder the brunt of the fallout of a rapidly escalating crisis over Ukraine. Middle Eastern states could prove to be a close second. That is no truer than for Turkey and Israel, whose management of the Ukraine crisis could determine their ability to protect perceived core national interests. Indeed, for NATO-member Turkey, the stakes could not be higher. Its 2,000 […]
The Bui Dam is a hydroelectric project in Ghana, built on the Black Volta River at the Bui Gorge G8 entered LOI with BUI Power Authority Ghana to install a full turnkey 65MW system at BUI Hydro Dam facility SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 February 2022 – G8 Subsea, Singapore-based technology company with global expertise in offshore and marine renewable energy projects today, announced that the Company has been […]
Reinforcing its commitment to Hong Kong, Dyson is investing in delivering an enhanced owner experience with a new dedicated Owner Centre for convenient product servicing, technical support, expert advice, and exclusive trade-in offers and personalisation services HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 21 February 2022 – Dyson today announced the opening of its first Owner Centre, a firm demonstration of the company’s commitment to bring an enhanced experience to […]
Over 623 million ransomware attacks globally, an astounding 105% increase Ransomware volume increased 232% since 2019 U.S., U.K. ransomware climbed staggering 98% and 227%, respectively Asia saw a 121.682% increase in ransomware attack YoY India saw an increase of 981% of ransomware attacks in 2021, while Japan saw a 63.55% increase of Malware attacks compared to 2021 Log4j vulnerability exploits eclipsed 142 million in six weeks 65% […]
Schneider Electric recognized for the market-leading IoT capabilities for sustainability and Smart Buildings advancements especially in energy management, reporting, predictive maintenance, and retail portfolio management. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 February 2022 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, named the world’s most sustainable corporation in 2021, has been recognized as a leader in independent research firm Verdantix’s latest […]
Matt Damon’s Crypto.com TV ad compares crypto investors to early explorers, mountain climbers, the Wright brothers, astronauts, and a guy about to make out with a girl in the club. It’s been airing since October, but only this week did a mass audience take notice. And the reaction has been brutal. At the Financial Times, crypto critic Jemima Kelly called the ad “grotesque.” The Daily Beast declared it an “embarrassing cash […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 February 2022 – Cyberport and Google Hong Kong today announced the launch of “Igniting Startups & FinTechs Program”, which aims to best support Hong Kong start-ups and FinTech innovations. The programme will be made available to all Cyberport Community start-ups, providing them with Google Cloud credits, special discounts in Google Maps Platforms, as well as dedicated digital upskilling training and technical support. […]
To help you get back on track after the Chinese New Year festivities, 7-Eleven is rolling out an exciting selection of budget-friendly bites. Choose from a classic Singaporean-favourite fried rice dish, an on-trend truffle burger plus other tempting items that won’t break the bank to be enjoyed on the go anytime, anywhere. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 February 2022 – Experiencing post Chinese New Year […]
As President Joe Biden walked through the doors of the Oval Office last year, high on his agenda was bringing some normalcy to the country’s increasingly contentious relations with military superpower Russia. After all, he had sought to calm nerves by touting all throughout the campaign his decades of foreign affairs experience to restore the geopolitical US-based order and deal with the many headwinds prevailing in the […]
Bjørnar Tonhaugen According to prices in the market, and numerous market observers, the world is not producing enough oil to keep up with near-term demand. Are we facing the start of a major supply crunch in the upstream world of oil like for natural gas? As global demand recovers from the pandemic, could we be near exhaustion of short-term production capacity, which means that the drop in […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 17 February 2022 – Recently, ChainUP, the world’s leading blockchain technology service provider, launched the NFT trading platform solution -MetaBazaar software package. The system aims to provide NFT technical infrastructure services for people who love NFT, build a one-stop NFT (non fungible token) trading platform, quickly reduce the industry entry threshold and improve the industry efficiency. MetaBazaar provides transactions of collectibles, artworks, […]
Expanding the regional management team based in Singapore SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 February 2022 – Workato, the leader in enterprise automation announced the appointment of four key senior positions, including June Lee as Vice President, Sales of Workato, Asia to bolster its leadership team as it expands its business across the region. From Left to Right: June Lee, Ankesh Sagar, Ken Ng, Koh Weng Him Lee joins Ankesh […]
As the name implies, Cryptocurrency is a digitally stored and transacted encrypted currency. The use of cryptography to encrypt this currency makes it nearly impossible to tamper with. Another aspect that makes it more secure than other currencies is its decentralized nature: no single authority can rule or control it, which means governments cannot influence or manipulate it. The currency is stored in blocks, and blockchain technology […]
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – An opening is to be held on February 16, at 3 p.m., for “Vital Blooming: Hu Ke-min Retrospective” at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall’s Bo-Ai Gallery where it is due to run until March 2. Hu stands out as one of the traditional Chinese painting masters who relocated from mainland China to Taiwan in the late 1940s. He is best […]
Seven Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units will be added to GEODIS’ fleet of prime movers in the Asia-Pacific Region (APAC). The leased vehicles are equipped with the latest security and safety technology and will be utilized on the logistics operator’s owned network in Southeast Asia. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 10 February 2022 – Supplied by the manufacturer’s Malaysian distributor, Hap Seng Trucks Distribution Sdn Bhd and leased from Euroasia […]
TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 10 February 2022 – Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guidebook, has ranked Japan’s Shikoku sixth in the regional category of its “Best in Travel 2022” list of recommended travel destinations for 2022. Did you know that Japan’s Shikoku Island ranked 6th in the top 10 recommended travel destinations for 2022, published by Lonely Planet, the world’s most popular travel guidebook? https://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/shikoku The island’s […]
Enhancing benefits limits and deductible options, increasing value for money with more comprehensive coverage HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 February 2022 – FWD Insurance (“FWD”) first introduced vPrime Medical Plan (“vPrime”, Certification Number: F00045), a flexi plan under the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (“VHIS”), in 2020. The plan has become increasingly popular in the local market with its innovative features, accounting for almost 30% of VHIS product […]
First international office to expand presence globally TIYA plans to make the app’s latest version available globally, including Singapore by Q1 2022 TIYA looks to expand staff strength, with a fully operational team in Singapore Collaboration in place with NTU Singapore’s Career & Attachment Office to offer graduate employment opportunities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 February 2022 – TIYA, a real-time social networking platform backed by US-listed company LIZHI INC. […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 February 2022 – The Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum has shortlisted 28 in-development projects for its 20th anniversary edition (HAF20), which will run online for the third consecutive year from 14 to 16 March in conjunction with the 26th Hong Kong FILMART. The projects, selected from 222 submissions from 38 countries and regions, include eight from Hong Kong, 12 debut features, […]
Quick turnaround facility enables the company to solidify its operations and manufacturing output to capture new revenue opportunities with potential and existing customers SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Global invoice financing marketplace, Incomlend, announced a multi-million invoice financing programme for SafeFlex International Limited (SafeFlex), a leading India-based manufacturer of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), poly-wovens and poly-knits, with four manufacturing plants across the country. The working […]
